ISA Distributor Growth Decreases, Manufacturer Growth Increases in March
Distributor Index decreased to 65.3 and Manufacturer Index increased to 66.6.
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April 2016
USG Sales Up 6.7% in 1Q
Sales for L&W Supply grew 6.9 percent year-over-year.
USG Sales Up 6.7% in 1Q Read More »
Tip: Focus on Employee Development to Drive Innovation
Innovation strategies should focus on investing in people.
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Packaging Corp. of America Sales Down 1.7% in 1Q
Profit increased 14.2 percent year-over-year.
Packaging Corp. of America Sales Down 1.7% in 1Q Read More »
Essendant Sales Up 1.5% in 1Q
Company reports profit of $16.5 million for the first quarter.
Essendant Sales Up 1.5% in 1Q Read More »
Watsco Sales Up 5.2% in 1Q
HVAC sales up 7 percent year-over-year.
Watsco Sales Up 5.2% in 1Q Read More »
ABB Sales Down 8% in 1Q
Profit decreased 11 percent in the first quarter.
ABB Sales Down 8% in 1Q Read More »
March Housing Starts Increase 14.2% YOY
Privately owned housing starts down 8.8 percent compared with February.
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Textron Sales Up 4.2% in 1Q
Industrial sales were up 9.2 percent year-over-year.
Textron Sales Up 4.2% in 1Q Read More »
Illinois Tool Works Sales Down 2% in 1Q
Organic sales up 1 percent in first quarter.
Illinois Tool Works Sales Down 2% in 1Q Read More »
Health Care Provider Ends Distribution Agreement with Owens & Minor
Termination to cost Owens & Minor $525 million a year.
Health Care Provider Ends Distribution Agreement with Owens & Minor Read More »
Bunzl Sales Up 13% in 1Q
Company’s revenue increases 10 percent at constant exchange rates.
Bunzl Sales Up 13% in 1Q Read More »
Recommended Reading: Don’t Fall Prey to ‘Irrational Exuberance’ with E-Commerce
Effective e-commerce strategies require patience and persistence.
Recommended Reading: Don’t Fall Prey to ‘Irrational Exuberance’ with E-Commerce Read More »
Motion Industries Sales Down 2.5% in 1Q
Parent company Genuine Parts Co. sales down 0.5 percent in 1Q.
Motion Industries Sales Down 2.5% in 1Q Read More »
Lincoln Electric Sales Down 16.3% in 1Q
Profit decreases 21.5 percent in first quarter.
Lincoln Electric Sales Down 16.3% in 1Q Read More »
NFIB Small Business Optimism Falls in March
Index decreases 0.3 points in March to 92.6 for the month.
NFIB Small Business Optimism Falls in March Read More »
Rockwell Automation Names CEO
Blake Moret named president & CEO.
Rockwell Automation Names CEO Read More »
February Construction Production Decreases in Europe
Building construction a primary driver for decreases in euro area and EU28.
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Fastenal Invests in Vending, Slows Hiring
Vending allows company to grow, despite weak economy.
Fastenal Invests in Vending, Slows Hiring Read More »
Grainger Sales Up 3% in 1Q
U.S. segment sales were flat for the quarter compared to the prior year.
Grainger Sales Up 3% in 1Q Read More »
